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GIMP vs Photoshop
How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.
Key differences
- GIMP is open source; Photoshop is paid.
- Only GIMP is available on Linux.
- Only Photoshop is available on Web, iOS.
| Feature | GIMP | Photoshop |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | The GNU Image Manipulation Program | The industry standard image editor |
| License | Open source | Paid |
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| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Alternatives listed | 1 | 2 |
| Page views | 435 | 1.2K |
About GIMP
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is the long-standing free and open-source image editor. Layers, masks, filters and scripting cover most Photoshop workflows, and the 3.x series brought a long-awaited interface modernization.
About Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is the industry-standard raster image editor for photo retouching, compositing and digital art. Its power is unmatched, but it requires a Creative Cloud subscription, which is why free alternatives like GIMP stay popular.